Pleurothallis quaternaria Urticaceae spider-like silhouette

spider-like silhouette

This "big" selection offers a well-seasoned

A distinctive species from the cloud forests of South America

fungus-mimicking lip at the center

This extraordinary species produces large

Pleurothallis quaternaria Urticaceae spider-like silhouetteA small epiphyte from Andean cloud forests, bearing solitary flowers on slender peduncles from the base of narrow, linear leaves. The free lateral sepals are deep glossy burgundy purple, flanking a connate central structure that grades from dark purple at the margins to pale white lilac at the center a striking tricolor contrast beneath the small cream beige hooded dorsal sepal. Light: Bright indirect light with 5070% shade cloth; avoid direct sun